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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,434.54, 21,298.40 and 8,720.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,434.54, 21,298.40 and 8,720.75 is: 12,033.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,434.54 : 21,298.40 = 8,720.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,434.54/21,298.40 = 8,720.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,434.54x = 21,298.40 × 8,720.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,434.54x = 185,738,021.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,738,021.80/15,434.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,033.92

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